Admissions

Philosophy of Admissions
The vision of The King’s College is to prepare students for leadership in the world’s strategic institutions: business, media, law, government, education, the arts, and the church.

The admissions policies of the College are built on this vision. The student selection process uses a holistic approach to assess student preparedness for success at The King’s College.

Entrance Prerequisites
Admission to The King’s College is not based upon previous academic success alone. However, previous academic success is seen as a key indicator of an applicant’s readiness for future academic challenges and success. Thus, the following is an outline of what The King’s College requires as a minimum before entrance to the school will be considered.

High School Graduation
The King’s College requires the following as proof of meeting minimum education requirements:

High School Diploma, indicating a minimum of sixteen academic units, including four units of standard English courses, three each of mathematics and science and two each from foreign language and social studies. College preparatory curriculum, including at least two years of a modern language, will be given preference. Students who have attained a GED should contact the admissions office directly regarding the feasibility of admission to the college.

Special Instructions for Home Schooled Students
The King’s College welcomes the applications of home schoolers. Home schooled students must follow the application instructions as outlined below, including the submission of some form of a transcript and a resume of extracurricular activities. The transcript should include the student’s course of study, grades if available, and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). The required letters of recommendation should come from individuals outside the home. Small portfolios are welcomed, but not required. As with all applicants, an interview is required.

We recognize that each home school family is unique. To better understand the student’s high school experience, we use a personal interview during which the student should be prepared to elaborate on courses they have studied and activities they have participated in outside the home. Since some home schooled students do not have a traditional transcript, SAT and ACT scores are especially important to determine a student’s ability to succeed academically at The King’s College.

Transfer of Credit
All students desiring to transfer to The King’s College will be required to submit an official transcript from each of the colleges or institutions of higher learning he or she has attended since graduating from high school.

Transcripts should indicate courses entered, in progress, or completed. Evidence of good standing should also be indicated on the transcript. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that these transcripts be sent to The King’s College Office of Admissions. The College welcomes transfer students from accredited junior colleges.

Credit cannot be accepted on the basis of a P (Pass) or similar grade, unless a letter or numerical grade is also provided or the transcript bears the statement that such a grade is given only if the student is doing C or better work.

Credit will be granted for courses in which a grade of C or higher was made. These courses must be applicable to the degree requirements of The King’s College and the credits must have been earned in an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or in other institutions registered with the Department of Education of the State of New York.

The maximum number of hours that may be transferred for the Bachelor of Science degree is 60 hours. However, the transferred courses may not be equivalent to and able to substitute for particular required courses in The King’s College curricula. Instead these courses may transfer as electives only.

Any student with less than 30 semester hours of college level credit will also be required to submit the following:

• High school transcript
• ACT or SAT scores (if available)
• Grade point average

Please refer to the admissions process as outlined in the following pages for a complete description of the steps necessary to be admitted to the King’s College.

For further information regarding the transferring in of courses from another institution, please consult the Registrar’s Office.

Credit by Examination
Advanced standing credit may be given for satisfactory grades attained on the following proficiency tests.

Advanced Placement Program (CEEB): Upon recommendation of the high school, credit is granted for scores of 3, 4, or 5. For specific information about a given area of study, please consult the Registrar’s Office.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Credit granted for general examinations or subject examinations is based on recommendations of the Council on College-Level Examinations.

New York State College Proficiency Examinations: Credit granted for grades of A, B, or C. Official reports of scores must be received from the administering agency.

DSST: Credit granted in as many as 38 three-credit courses, by examination.

For further information regarding credit by examination, please consult the Registrar’s Office.

Placement and exit examinations to demonstrate English proficiency are provided through the PALS-ESL program.

Admission of International Students
International students make up an important part of The King's College community. International applicants are welcome and should complete a regular application of admission. Please be aware of several additional requirements that international students will need to complete, which are listed below:

1. TOEFL Score - Any student applying for admission that is a non-native speaker of English and has a VSAT below 400 and/or a TSWE below 30 must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The King's College requires a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL to be placed in regular classes. More information concerning testing dates for the TOEFL examination may be found at www.ETS.org. A student not meeting the minimum language proficiency requirements may be required to complete ESL courses before beginning academic work. The King's College maintains a relationship with an excellent ESL program that shares facilities at the college. For more information, go to www.tkc.edu/pals.

2. Freshmen Applicants - International students are responsible for providing accurate and legible high school or secondary school documents including all final degrees, diplomas and certificates along with transcripts that show all the subjects and grades obtained. Students are asked to provide a word-for-word translation of all foreign language documents. The King’s College also reserves the right to ask students to send their academic documentation to World Education Services, Inc. for additional evaluation.

3. Transfer Students - International students seeking to transfer credits to The King's College are required to submit all college level documentation to the World Education Services for a course-by-course report. Applications for WES are available through the office of admissions.

4. Obtaining a F-1 Student Visa - All international students who are seeking to study full time at The King's College are required to obtain an F-1 Student Visa prior to entrance. In order to obtain this visa a student must receive a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) from The King's College. This certificate requires that the ability to pay for tuition (after financial aid), fees and study expenses is clear. In addition, a student must show means for room and board. A notarized Affidavit of Support with official proof of income and bank statements must be provided from any person who is sponsoring a student in any way. Finally, the student is required to make a refundable payment of 50% of the first year’s bill. The I-20 will be entered into SEVIS and issued to the student once the requirements have been fulfilled. The application and financial forms needed are available on the website www.tkc.edu/intl.htm and through the admissions office. Please note that this process may require several months to complete so allow ample time for completion.

The procedure for the admission of international students is the same as that indicated for regular acceptance. However, as a citizen of another country, the international student is responsible for certain immigration requirements before study in the United States can begin.

Admissions Deadlines
The King’s College is selective. Students who wish to be admitted to The King’s College should submit required application materials by the following deadlines:

Early Action Program
To encourage good candidates for admission to apply early, The King's College has an Early Action program. New students who complete their application and financial aid application by November 15th will receive an admissions decision and estimated financial aid package by December 15th. For students who then matriculate by January 15, a special, one-time $1,500 Early Action scholarship is awarded.
Qualified candidates who complete the application after the deadline can be considered for admission provided there is still space in the incoming class.

Outline of Admissions Process

1. The potential student must complete the application form. The online application is available through www.tkc.edu.

Please remember to include a check or money order for the amount of the application fee ($30). Credit card payments can be made with the online application

2. The applicant must have the following items sent to the admissions department.

a. SAT or ACT scores if applying as a freshman or a transfer student with less than 30 credits. If a student is a non-traditional student alternative arrangements may be made in lieu of an appropriate standardized test score.

b. Three recommendations may also be required. The forms included in the application can be used to submit these forms.

c. Transcripts from every high school or college attended.

3. The applicant must complete a brief interview with a King’s College representative. The interview can be scheduled by calling the admissions department.

4. Students will be notified by the dates indicated above as to their admissions status at The King’s College.

The Admissions Decision
Once the application has been completed the file is reviewed for an admissions decision. The file is given a score out of 50. The student receives up to 10 points for their high school or college grades, up to 5 points for academic ability, up to 5 points for the Personal Statement (essay), up to 5 points for the recommendations, up to 5 points for the admissions interview, and up to 10 points for the standardized test scores. Additionally, the student receives a point for AP courses (one per discipline) and one point for meeting the academic prerequisites for King's. Beyond these academic measures, the student can receive up to 25 points for various leadership criteria (initiative, accomplishment, responsibility and faithfulness, attitude, and special talents), up to five points in each category. Occasionally a bonus point or two can be awarded at the discretion of the admissions counselor for "outstanding characteristics."

Students scoring at least 41 points are granted full acceptance. Students scoring between 38-40 may be given special consideration for admission during the regular decision period. It is possible to score more than 50 points for acceptance. These numbers are subject to annual review as King's makes adjustments to manage the growth of the incoming student pool.

1. Full Acceptance -The student has met all entrance requirements to be fully accepted into The King’s College.

2. Provisional Acceptance - The student is accepted into The King’s College and is allowed to take academic courses for credit but must meet specific provisions. Typical provisions might include further preparatory work in mathematics or writing, limiting the number of credit hours a student may take at one time, completion of an English as Second Language course and/or maintaining a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) for two semesters. Failure to complete the provisions within the Freshmen year (30 credits) could result in suspension.

Readmission After Voluntary Leave of Absence
Students that do not enroll in at least one class within a one academic year period will be asked to apply for readmission to the college. Unless the student completed the Student on Leave form (SOL) he or she must complete a brief application explaining their absence, submit transcripts of work done at any other academic institution and verify that they were in good standing with the college when they left.

Before You Begin
Once you have been accepted at The King’s College, there are a number of steps that must be completed before you actually begin taking classes at the College.

1. Immunizations - New York State law requires that all full or part-time students born after December 31, 1956, enrolled in college in New York State be immunized for measles, mumps, and rubella. In addition, students must either provide documentation of meningococcal meningitis immunization within the past 10 years or a signed statement acknowledging the risks and a refusal of immunization. For more information please see the student handbook.

2. Matriculation Fee - Once a student has been accepted to The King’s College, a non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to hold his/her place in the entering class. The deposit will be applied to the first semester’s tuition.

3. New Student Orientation - New Student Orientation (NSO) is held each year during the week before classes start in the fall semester. Attendance at NSO is required for all new and transfer students to the college. Special orientation briefings will be held for evening students and students entering the college during the spring term. If you are unable to attend the New Student Orientation in its entirety, you must complete it before you start your second semester. Students are responsible for all information communicated during New Student Orientation.


Office of Admissions
The King’s College
Office of Admissions
350 Fifth Avenue, Lower Lobby
New York, NY 10118
Tel: (212) 659-3610
Fax: (212) 659-3611
E-mail: info@tkc.edu